Associate Art Director
Patrick Pike Films
09.2015 - Current
Hi, I’m
Natalie Eaton
Business Manager
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Professional Makeup Artist with a solid background in retail sales and overseeing employees accomplish challenging creative and fiscal objectives. Excellent communicator, proficient in successfully bringing clients' visions to fruition.
Work History
Patrick Pike FilmsRemote, California
Associate Art Director
09.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Managed multiple campaigns concurrently with specific focus on meeting customer needs and creative visions.
- Collaborated with production on task list creation to meet overall project goals on time.
- Developed strategic communication and marketing plans.
- Collaborated with outside vendors to manage project progress and milestones.
- Established procedures and quality standards for studio.
- Wrote copy for all marketing materials.
Self-employedRemote, California
Makeup Artist
05.2006 - Current
Job overview
- Kept up-to-date with style industry standards, trends, and techniques to provide optimal aesthetic services to clients.
- Taught master classes to inspire potential makeup artists/clients to expand knowledge and skills.
- Conducted consultations to understand the client's needs and desired outcome.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistently delivering requested services and exceptional results.
- Properly sanitized makeup tools.
MAC Cosmetics/ NordstromSan Francisco, CA
Retail Manager/Makeup Artist
02.2001 - 04.2006
Job overview
- Exceeded personal sales goals and assisted in team's overall success in achieving sales goals.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Delivered feedback to upper management regarding team of 30+ employees' performance and training needs.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring processes, employee knowledge, customer demands, and projected launches to exceed the team's fiscal goals.
- Maximized sales performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Kept inventories accurate with monthly cycle counts and regular audits to identify and resolve variances.
- Successful succession planning.
Benefit Cosmetics LVMHSan Francisco, CA
Makeup Artist
02.1999 - 02.2001
Job overview
- Conducted consultations to understand client's desired outcome and assessed skin type and face structure.
- Maintained full stock of inventory and properly sanitized makeup tools to avoid spread of infection.
- Maintained sales goal of $1500 per day.
- Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for relevant looks based on needs and preferences.
- Kept detailed records of customer information and services provided to increase return customers.
Nordstrom/Estee LauderCorte Madera, CA
Makeup Artist/Sales Associate
01.1995 - 05.1997
Job overview
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential clients.
- Increased sales by educating clients on latest trends and promoting latest launches.
- Implemented up-selling strategies and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
- Engaged with clients to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
Education
University of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA
Master of Arts from MFA in Writing
05.2006
San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CA
Bachelor of Arts from Creative Writing
05.2000
Skills
- Film and Photography Makeup
- Color Composition
- Product Expertise
- Staff Coaching and Motivation
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Business Analysis
- Outstanding client retention
Certification
- Certified Skincare Expert, Nordstrom
Timeline
Makeup Artist
Self-employed
05.2006 - Current
Retail Manager/Makeup Artist
MAC Cosmetics/ Nordstrom
02.2001 - 04.2006
Makeup Artist
Benefit Cosmetics LVMH
02.1999 - 02.2001
Makeup Artist/Sales Associate
Nordstrom/Estee Lauder
01.1995 - 05.1997
University of San Francisco
Master of Arts from MFA in Writing
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts from Creative Writing